KEA tribunal in Kenya has suspended the PSV operator license of Nicco Movers due to repeated safety violations and two fatal accidents. The Transport Licensing Appeals Board Tribunal, led by Justice Hillary Kangogo, ruled that the company failed to meet road safety standards after two deaths linked to its vehicles. The first fatality occurred in January 2026 on the Thika Superhighway, and the second in June 2026, both involving vehicles operated by Nicco Movers. The Tribunal noted discrepancies in accounts of the second incident, with the victim's mother claiming the conductor ejected her son, while the company alleged the passenger jumped. Beyond these incidents, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) identified numerous safety issues, including excessive speeds, missing speed limiters, expired inspections, and lack of essential safety equipment. The Tribunal ordered 51 vehicles to undergo inspection, with only six passing. While upholding NTSA's regulatory authority, the Tribunal deemed full license revocation too severe, opting instead for an immediate suspension.
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